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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.61 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.61 and 43.80 is: 60.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.61 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.61 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.61 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.52/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.43

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